New York State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Practice Exam

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What should you do after controlling bleeding from an incomplete avulsion on the forearm?

Probe the wound to assess bleeding type
Remove the avulsed flap and dress the wound
Replace the avulsed flap and cover it
Irrigate the wound and dress it

The correct answer is: Replace the avulsed flap and cover it

When managing an incomplete avulsion, replacing the avulsed flap and covering it is crucial for several reasons. First, the avulsed portion of the skin often contains vital tissue that can facilitate healing and reduce the risk of infection. By placing the flap back in its original position, you are supporting the natural healing process and helping to maintain the integrity of the skin. Covering the flap afterward ensures that it is protected from external contaminants, further safeguarding the area. This is especially important in a scenario where contamination can lead to complications such as infection or delayed healing. The other options involve actions that could compromise the healing process. Probing the wound may cause further damage to already sensitive tissue and is generally discouraged in the management of such injuries. Removing the avulsed flap can lead to unnecessary tissue loss, while simply irrigating the wound does not address the need to support the avulsed area directly. Thus, replacing the flap and securing it properly is the best practice following the initial control of bleeding.